Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)

Lat: 38.17°NLon: 85.74°WElev: 500ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 10:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Louisville, Standiford Field KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Louisville, Standiford Field KY
 38.17°N 85.72°W (Elev. 443 ft)
10:15 pm EDT Jul 12, 2025
11pm EDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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